We visited with Brian's Grandparents who live right in Westerville this morning. It's really a special time when we can visit with them alone. We get really good quality one on one time with them and we know it means so much to them to have all of Kate's attention. So often, we see them at family gatherings or holidays where there's a lot going on and attention is diverted in many directions.
Brian's Grandparents - Morris and Marilyn - are wonderful people. His Grandma reminds me so much of my own who is in a nursing home in North Carolina. When I met her I felt an immediate connection. My Grandma has been suffering from Alzheimer's for the last 13+ years and the last time I saw her was on the way back from the beach in summer of 2012. The disease is debilitating and she was unable to speak. It's heartbreaking watching her go through this. It's been very, very slow, and I miss her more than words can describe. Especially now having a daughter of my own. I would've loved for her to meet Kate. When we saw her in the summer of 2012, I told her I was pregnant and we were having a little girl. Even though she didn't know who I was and didn't respond, I am hopeful that she heard and will one day understand.
This is why it is so special to spend quality time with Brian's Grandparents. Time is just too short. Life goes by too fast. And in the blink of an eye, someone extremely special can no longer be around.
Plus, you can capture photos like these that just make you smile! Love you guys!
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| Kate and her Greats! |
When we got back from visiting and got up from our nap, we decided it was time for some finger painting! And, boy, did we have some fun!
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| Choosing another color! |
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| Giving Mommy a high five! |
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| Checking out our messy hands! |
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| Laughing with Daddy-O! |
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| Such a beautiful piece of art! |
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| I mean, she's a pro at finger painting! |
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| And now time for her next masterpiece! |
Why is it so fun to get so messy?! I even had to rinse out the tub after I gave Kate her bath! We would've been left with a paint ring around the tub if I didn't!
Hoping you all had a wonderful Saturday!
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